[C320-list] Access to area between engine compartment and bilge

[wflowe3 at aim.com]

 Removing the drawers is a start. After they are out remove the six screws that hold in the frame and remove the frame. It's very easy, I do it every fall to by-pass my water heater for winterization.  Unfortunately, access to the area you are concerned about is still pretty limited. You may be able to get a rag shoved under there but there isn't much room to work. 
Good Luck.

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Fri, May 27, 2011 6:38 am
Subject: [C320-list] Access to area between engine compartment and bilge


Had an accident while changing out the fuel water seperator, and fuel went 
through the wick holes behind the engine where the fuel water seperator is 
located.

It found its way into the bilge, but I was able to catch it before it got into 
the deepest well.

I took the bilge boards up and followed it back towards the engine compartment, 
and also took the floor boards up to gain further access.

There is a smaller hole cut out, and I sopped up what I could reach, but there 
is an area right under where the ladder sits that you just can't reach.

Any ideas on how to get under that area short of cutting a hole?  I was thinking 
maybe from under the sink, taking the drawers out that seems to be the closest 
access.

Any and all suggestions appreciated.  

Thanks!

-Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
"Independence"
2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
Middle River, MD